Andy Farrell excited to take on 'best in world' Springboks
Andy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world's best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title.
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British & Irish Lions tickets on sale despite Melbourne Rebels crisis
SYDNEY : Tickets for next year's British & Irish Lions tour went on sale in Australia on Monday despite the opposition in one of the nine fixtures, the Melbourne Rebels, facing the axe at the end of the season.
Ireland retain Six Nations title with gritty win over valiant Scotland
Ireland retained their Six Nations title with a gritty 17-13 win over Scotland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
Ireland win back-to-back Six Nations titles with narrow win over valiant Scotland
Tries by Dan Sheehan and Andrew Porter got the Irish over the line as the hosts were thwarted time and again by a magnificent Scottish defence.
'Lord' Fisher returns to Wallabies setup after Jones dismissal
MELBOURNE : Laurie Fisher has returned to the Australia setup as an assistant coach to Joe Schmidt, a little over a year after being axed by former Wallabies boss Eddie Jones.
Friday night lights for autumn series Ireland-All Blacks blockbuster
Ireland are set for a Friday night lights blockbuster against New Zealand after the IRFU announced details of the Autumn Nations Series.
Ireland to face New Zealand and Australia during autumn series
Ireland will host World Cup conquerors New Zealand and Joe Schmidt’s Australia during a mouth-watering four-match autumn series against southern hemisphere opposition.
Wallabies slump to new low in world rankings as Italy rise
SYDNEY : Twice world champions Australia have fallen to an all-time low of 10th in the world rankings after Italy's victory over Scotland at the weekend bumped the Azzurri up to ninth.